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wenngleich

although

conjunction ven-GLYESH Rare
Grammar & Structure Conjunctions

Origin: from wenn + gleich

Also means

even though

Usage Note

wenngleich is a formal concessive conjunction, 'although, even though', sending the verb to the end, e.g. wenngleich es schwer war. It is more literary than obwohl and lends a measured, written tone to a concession.

Examples

"Der Abend war schön, wenngleich er kurz war."

Natural Translation

The evening was lovely, although it was short.

Literal Translation

The evening was lovely, although it short was.

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